Hi, Chuck and Amy : )
I can't add anymore, except to say if you have any more concerns or questions, PLEASE don't hesitate to ask any of us. I think Leslie is right about the few who have not had rads, at least in my memory. And DO keep posting! Jane

Husband: 3 SCC gum and cheek cancers 2002, 2005, 2006: surgery only. Scans clear after removal of small, well differentiated, non-invasive cancers. No radiation. 4th SCC lip diagnosed 4/13/07 - in situ, removed in biopsy. More lip removed 2/8/08 - dysplasia. 2 Biopsies 3/17/09 no cancer (lichenoids)